Eyes - Treatment for dark spots and puffed eyes

Eye care- Tips to rejuvenate your eyes

Be it pollution, stress or examination tension, you have enough reason to be worried about your appearance. After all you don't want to be called 'Queen of dark circles' or Princess puffy eyes'. Fortunately, there are simple remedies to treat your eyes. You don't need to visit a cosmotologist or even a saloon. You can sit at home relax in your easy chair and take care of your eyes.

"The common adice given is to cool and relax one's eyes with slices of cucumber placed over eyelids". A few drops of coconut oil massaged around the eyes helps get rid of dark spots.

When one does not have time for face packs, using an under eye concealer is the best option. A solution of Glycerine and lemon juice applied around the eyes removes dark circles. Also, cotton pads soaked in cold milk and placed around the eyes cools the eyes.

A mixture of safforn and honey applied around the eyes can do good. It is believed washing ones face every night with rosewater refreshes the eye. In order to remove puffiness from the eyelids and also for long eyelashes a thin coat of castor oil can be applied before going to bed. Baggy or puffy eyes can be treated by keeping ice cubes on them.

Most people tend to dose off while reading. However, those who wear contact lenses must ensure that they take them off before sleeping as this could lead to puffy eyes.

Eat Healthy: Green leafy vegetables are a must. Carrot is good for eyes. Ensure that your diet is rich in Vitamins A, B and C.

Drink plenty of water : Your system needs purification.

Use user friendly make up: Make sure you remove your makeup before your retire to bed.

Finally sleep : It is important to get eight hours of sleep. You will feel revitalised and this will reflect in your eyes.

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Keep a watch on your wasteline

Globally, fitness and health draw a lot of interest. Living long and living healthy are more important than simply staying alive, gasping for breath and expecting people to wheel you around or hold your hand as you exert yourself to climb up a bunch of stairs. The focus these days is on a long life along with the ability to enjoy your age. The quest for health and the ability to move around independently through one’s life is an ongoing research project-it never really ends. Because what works for one does not work for all. And as the body ages, it begins to break down-part by part. The challenge is to keep it alive, well and pain free-longer. As we grow older, we move less. Not good for the body. In Japan one of the trimmest nations on this planet, is adding a new dimension to their fitness tests. They are measuring people’s waist lines in addition to the usual health check-ups. This is to keep disorders like diabetes away. Incidentally, the norm for men is a 33.5 inch waist and for the women it is 35.4 inches. Any one exceeding the limits is warned, put on a diet and re-measured some months later. A section of the population thinks this is too much. Especially when very few people in Japan are overweight. Except Sumo wrestlers and they have to be really bulky if they want to get anywhere in their careers. For those with fattening waists you need to get them slimmer real fast as chances are your thick waist could land you in trouble. Research done at the University of Southern California indicates type 2 diabetes latches on easily to those with excess fat around the abdomens. The reasons are still under the scanner.

Take the Steps. So, how does a normal person keep the waist from wasting? First of all, I recommend you check out the diet. Go moderate on all those things you really like. Foods like chips can be eaten as treats instead of included in the daily diet. And remember, there really are no shortcuts to a trim waist. You must exercise. A 30 minutes cardio every day is the minimum one needs to do to stay healthy. Our life styles demand it.

Remember, doing abs crunches alone will not work. Besides you may land up with an injured back if you go overboard or do them wrongly. Research conducted by several authorities throughout the world says a human being needs to take 10,000 steps a day to stay in shape. Basically, your body needs to burn the calories you eat.

When you burn 3,500 calories, you would drop just one single pound of body fat. Well, it is not dramatic, I agree, but then, it is all about moderation. Besides, if you do those 10,000 steps a day, adding just 2,000 more to make a mile you would be using 100 extra calories. In the long run, say one year, you could land up becoming 10 pounds (a little less than five kilos) lighter without actually lessening your food  intake.

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Tips and Technics to Treat your eyes

10 Tips and Technics for Better Eyes

Most computer users suffer from the problem of tired eyes, dark circles and headaches. Follow the ten tips to avoid them Studies have shown that stress, active nightlife and above all, the fact that most of us spend maximum time in front of the computer lead to dark circles, puffed and tired eyes. Timely treatment is essential for such difficulties. Specifically with computer users, physical and visual discomfort is experienced by many after just a few hours in front of computers. It appears that PC users suffer from repetitive stress of their eyes and want an immediate solution to revive the tired eyes. Studies show that most computer users start to feel eye-muscle stress after two or more hours at the computer. This usually starts with tired eyes. With more time at the computer, discomfort frequently spreads to the head resulting in headaches, burning of the eyes, blurred vision, loss of focus, double vision, and neck and shoulder pains. Before it is too late, your stressed out eyes need to be relaxed and revitalised so that you feel fresh later in the day. Tips to reduce eyestrain -Modify your workstation. Adjust your workstation and chair to the correct height. Use proper lighting. -Match the computer screen to the brightness of the environment. The contrast between the background and on-screen characters should be high. -Minimise the glare. Use window shades, blinds or drapes to block excessive sunlight or install an anti-glare screen to minimise reflections. -Take frequent breaks. Full-time computer users should take a 10 minute break every hour. -Blink more often. Tears in the eye evaporate more rapidly during long non-blinking phases and cause dry eyes. -Get an eye examination done. -Re-focus your eyes. Look away from your computer screen every 10-15 minutes and focus for 5-10 seconds on a distant object. -Exercise even when sitting. Move about or exercise frequently. -Get sufficient sleep. Fatigue promotes eyestrain.

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Simple exercise technics to avoid stress and fatigue at workplace

Workplace sometimes becomes a place of stress and fatigue. People spend hours on the computer with high levels of concentration. This leads to fatigue and tiredness. To keep yourself fresh and energetic during work hours, a few methods can be followed which will give you complete relaxation to the entire body and you can work more efficiently. Healthy and easy methods to reduce tiredness while at work Keep a good posture by holding your back straight. This might not be possible always, but keep trying and you can do it. Keep moving your body frequently. During the breaks, stretch your body and relax Here are a few simple excercises that can be followed during work hours Have a deep seating and Straight up your back. Also Straighten your arms and push down your chair and lift yourself. Now, take deep breaths and Straighten your upper half of the body. Breath for about 5 times. Do this every 40 minutes. Put your right hand on the back of chair and put your left hand on the right thy, and twist your upper half of the body by applying a little pressure. Move your lower part of the body the other way by breathing out. Do this on both the sides. Breath in while in normal position and breath out while your stretch. Move to the edge of your seat. Straighten your legs and keep your heels down and toes straight. Bend and move your upper half of the body down as like your navel touch your thigh. You can stop moving down your body as and when you feel. Keep natural breathing while you are bending. Move up slowly. Repeat this 3 times slowly. Stand up next to a table which is as high as your waist. Stand 1 and half feet away from the table. Put both your hands on the table and open your legs to the breadth of your shoulder. Now slowly straighten your body and legs Now slowly bend without folding your hands or legs by moving your hip backwards and bringing down your head. You might have to hold your grip properly on the table and rest on your heals. While doing this take deep breaths. Now after bending, put one of your legs a step forward and stretch further. Do the same for the other leg also.

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Simple exercise technics to avoid stress and fatigue at workplace

Workplace sometimes becomes a place of stress and fatigue. People spend hours on the computer with high levels of concentration. This leads to fatigue and tiredness. To keep yourself fresh and energetic during work hours, a few methods can be followed which will give you complete relaxation to the entire body and you can work more efficiently. Healthy and easy methods to reduce tiredness while at work Keep a good posture by holding your back straight. This might not be possible always, but keep trying and you can do it. Keep moving your body frequently. During the breaks, stretch your body and relax Here are a few simple excercises that can be followed during work hours Have a deep seating and Straight up your back. Also Straighten your arms and push down your chair and lift yourself. Now, take deep breaths and Straighten your upper half of the body. Breath for about 5 times. Do this every 40 minutes. Put your right hand on the back of chair and put your left hand on the right thy, and twist your upper half of the body by applying a little pressure. Move your lower part of the body the other way by breathing out. Do this on both the sides. Breath in while in normal position and breath out while your stretch. Move to the edge of your seat. Straighten your legs and keep your heels down and toes straight. Bend and move your upper half of the body down as like your navel touch your thigh. You can stop moving down your body as and when you feel. Keep natural breathing while you are bending. Move up slowly. Repeat this 3 times slowly. Stand up next to a table which is as high as your waist. Stand 1 and half feet away from the table. Put both your hands on the table and open your legs to the breadth of your shoulder. Now slowly straighten your body and legs Now slowly bend without folding your hands or legs by moving your hip backwards and bringing down your head. You might have to hold your grip properly on the table and rest on your heals. While doing this take deep breaths. Now after bending, put one of your legs a step forward and stretch further. Do the same for the other leg also.

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Healthy habits for a healthy life

There are a few healthy habits which can be followed in daily routine life. These habits will improve blood circulation in the body and also increases the energy levels and fitness. Excercise: If you are planning to add a daily dose of exercise to your routine, this is the right time to start. There is nothing like an early morning walk to start with. A good brisk walk of about 30 minutes will recharge your batteries for the day. Half way round you could also exercise your joints by gently moving them around in different directions. If you are in your 30s, you could also jog for a brief while. People with arthritis must avoid jogging or too brisk walk. Avoid polluted areas for a walk. A couple of rounds in a nearby park will pump your spirits up. If you are game for company, motivate your neighbours to join. Some like walking alone. Such people can try taking a walkman along and listen to some good morning ragas.

A good walk in the evenings too is beneficial for health. When exercising outdoors in the winter time, choose all weather, well cusioned flat-soled shoes and thick cotton socks. Breathe Well Be aware of your breathing. Cold air may irritate the respiratory tract and bring on angina (chest pain) or asthma in certain people so make sure your breathing does'nt feel restricted while exercising. If it does, stop immediately and go indoors. Eat the right food While we eat what we like and relish, we also need to fulfil the desires of our tummies. Your digestive system needs some support and hence, try and consume as much raw vegetables and fruits as possible. 51% of every meal should be Raw food. While this is ideal, it is practically impossible for most. But those who follow this will definitely see a huge difference in their lifestyle within 4-5 weeks in terms of reduced weight, active and ability to think better.

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Balance your spine - Stretch

Balance your spine - Stretch

Learn how to sit, stand, move and exercise in a balanced manner to reduce the neck and lower back pain to a great extent STRETCHING regularly and correctly is one of the three ways to protect the spine and keep the body in baance. Its relaxing effects contribute significantly to your ability to recuperate and tone up. Who hasn't suffered from low back pain or stiffness at one time or the other? Even children are not immune to it. The spine has three natural curves and a change in one curve affects the other two. The thoracic or middle back area is less mobile because of the ribs attached to it. This results in the neck and lower back being very closely related and an injury to one can often harm the other.. For example, if you suffer from whiplash injury and the neck muscles are not repaired immediately, the lower back tries to compensate it by balancing the body and thereby over-stressing itself. This can decrease the pressure on the nerves of the neck and decrease the pain. But, unfortunately, now the lower back is prone to injuries due to the increased stress on it.  A similar situation often occurs if the lower back is injured. The neck compensates the injury by providing the balance needed ot the body. This can lead to chronic problems later unless the muscle damage is repaired fast. Prevention, therefore is very important. The pain in the neck and lower back is usually caused by stress or damaged muscles putting the spinal vertebrae and other related bones out of their normal positions. The solution is three-fold. The first step is to learn how to sit, stand, move and exercise in a balanced manner to minimise muscle stress. Here are few tips for proper sitting: ...Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Knee should level with or slightly above your buttocks. Sit as straight as you can and then relax about 10 to 15 minutes after that. This is a good sitting posture. When writing, use a flat surface and look downward instead of flexing your neck forward. When reading, keep your book in such a way that your head remains straight. Muscles in front of your neck, if kept tight, will restrict the blood flow to the thyroid gland which would slow down the metabolism. This would make the bodya gain weight. ...The second important factor is to stretch the muscles that contract while sitting. The muscles involved are the hamstring muscles (back of the thigh), the muscles in front of the neck, the hip flexures and pectoris minor muscles (in the chest). The hamstring muscles can be stretched by standing with the legs straight and bending forward while maintaining your normal lower-back curve. Stretching can be done a few times a day for 30 to 40 seconds or more. The most effective time for stretching is when the muscles are warm from exercise. Stretching is extremely powerful in reducing stress and tension and in preventing lower back and neck pain. ...The third important part is the musculoskeletal structure of the body. The exercise programme should be balanced as to give exercise to all the muscles. For example, many give exercise to the chest muscles ignoring the back. This can lead to an imbalance in the shoulder joints, neck and upper-back. Properly balanced training techniques can prevent the back and neck pains to a great extent.

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Treatment for Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain can occur to computer surfers who spend long hours at a same position Also, bike riders, with poor shock absorbers, and others who normally are into routine type of work. Backbone and the Spinal chord are very important parts of the body, which manages the entire structure. Keeping them healthy is very important. Low back pain can be treated and overcome by following certain simple exercises. Computers surfers can followworkplace workouts to avoid back pain and stress. The below simple technics will help to get relief from low back pain. You can follow these methods carefully and apply them very slowly. Remember to always feel relaxed and comfortable before you start any exercise. Mind plays a vital role in any exercise to show effect on you. It is always advisable to consult a physio therapist or your personal physician before following any new exercises.

	Trunk Flexion Stretch a) On hands and knees, tuck in chin and arch back. b) Slowly sit back on heels, letting shoulders drop towards floor. c) Hold for 45 to 60 Seconds
	Alternate Arm Leg Extension Exercise a) Face floor on hands and knees. b) Raise left arm and right leg. Do not arch neck. c) Hold for 10 seconds and release. d) Raise right arm and left leg. Do not arch neck. e) Hold for 10 seconds and release
	Pelvic Tilt Exercise a) Lie on back with knees bent, feel flat on floor, and arms at sides b) Flatten small of back against floor. (Hips will tilt upward) c) Hold for 10 to 15 seconds and release. Gradually increase your holding time to 60 seconds
	Curl Up Exercise a) Lie on the floor on back. b) Keeping arms folded across chest, tilt pelvis to flatten back. Tuck chin into chest. c) Tighten abdominal muscles while raising head and shoulders from floor d) Hold for 10 seconds and release e) Repeat 10 to 15 times. Gradually increase your repititions
	Prone Lumbar Extension Purpose: To extend your lower back a) Lie on your stomach and place your hands on the floor near the sides of your head. b) Slowly push your upper body off the floor by straightening your arms, but keep your hips on the floor. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax your arms, moving back to the floor
	Double Kee-To-Chest Stretch a) Lie down on back b) Pull both knees into chest until you feel a comfortable stretch in lower back. c) Keep the back relaxed. d) Hold for 45 to 60 seconds
	Alternate Leg Extension a) Lie on your stomach with your arms folded uneder your chin. b) Slowly lift one leg - not too high - without bending it, while keeping your pelvis flat on the floor. c) Slowly lower your leg and repeat with the other leg.

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An easy guide to lose body fat quick and naturally

Daily Fitness Tips

Modern days we live in a very fast paced environment, where we do not have time to know the nutritional value of the foods we consume and we do very little research on our health conditions. Whenever we are hungry we eat any food that is easily available. We are in such a hurry that we seldom care to learn whether the food we are consuming has enough nutritional value or if it is a balanced diet with proper concentration of essential elements required by our body. If we want to have any amount of weight loss we will have to pay attention to what we are eating and engage in some form of physical activity. Since we are so busy at work there is no scheduled food consumption. We have food at parties and gatherings, we have food at hotels and dhabas, we have food at road side stalls and finally all this over calorified unhealthy food takes its toll on the day we turn into a plumpy human putting on lots of body fat turning us into an unfit individual. In this fast pace society it’s too tough to cook a calorie wise meal rather than consuming a high calorie fast food. But one should know that a hamburger with 17 gm fat contains 2000 calories that will take 500 minutes of walking to spend all the calories.  You can consult nutritionists, doctors or even online calculators to calculate your recommended weight and calorie intake according to your age and height. Next you should use a caloric counter that will inform you about the amount of calories certain foods have in them. Now keep a record of the foods consumed. This may further help you plan a body fat loss diet. Now calculate how much you are over your ideal body weight. Keep in mind that 1 kg contains about 7000 calories. So this will help you calculate the total overweight of your body. We can lose weight by consuming the body fat loss diet with recommended caloric value and regular exercise. It will not only burn off the extra calories but also help to keep you slim. Health conscious people must maintain a regular exercise plan and must adjust their exercise routine for the early morning. This is the best time of exercising because the body uses the stored up fat in the body during workout and continues the process for next hour approximately. So postpone the breakfast one hour after exercise routine. Next, as a diet plan, you must have a body fat loss diet containing one item each of protein, carbohydrate and fat six times a day rather than three. These are the key to lose weight, body fat and remain healthy and lead a fit life.

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Sleep right for a healthy weight loss

You hit the gym about four times a week. You sincerely watch what you eat. But you don't seem to be losing weight!!!! The reason could be all those late nights that you are awake.

Sleep deprivation plays havoc on hormones. The hormone 'Ghrelin' is responsible for creating the hunger pangs and the hormone 'Leptin' tells the brain when to stop. When you don't sleep the Ghrelin levels increase and the Leptin levels decrease. The result is increased craving for food and not being satisfied inspite of eating more than you normally do.

Secondly, the growth hormone is secreted, for the most part, during first round of sleep. This hormone plays a very vital role in managing the body weight as it controls the body's proportion of muscle and fat. When you don't get enough sleep the body tends to secrete less of this hormone resulting in increased body fat. Ageing is another factor which reduces the time we spend in deep sleep which in turn reduces the secretion of growth hormones. This significantly increases the chances of weight gain.

A session of peaceful sleep helps reduce stress. Lack of sleep increases the stress and increased glucose levels. Sleep deprivation puts your body into a starvation mode. Sleep deprived people tend to eat high calorie sweets, salty snacks. This is because of the increased craving for food. Sleep deprivation and sluggishness go hand in hand. Lack of sleep reduces the physical activity levels. Even small a ctivities like siting, standing, fidgeting are significantly reduced and hence you burn fewer calories there by making weightless difficult.

How many hours of sleep does one need?

If you are unsure of how many hours of sleep you need, then experiment. Sleep as much as you can for four nights in a row. The amount of time that you sleep the last night is the approximate hours of sleep that you need every night. That's because by the fourth night your body is refreshed completely and the body clock will reach the natural rhythm. Make sure you are on a balanced diet and also exercise 4-5 times a week. The health tip for a healthy body is a good night's sleep.

Tips for Good night's sleep

1. Don't go to bed hungry. This does not mean that we should have a heavy dinner, A light dinner diet rich in sleep inducing amino acid tryptophan can help.
2. Exercise at least three hours before bed time. Physical activity contributes to sleep. But exercising too close to bedtime increases the metabolism rate and alertness thus preventing sleep.
3. Take a warm water bath before bedtime. The body temperature will drop once you finish your bath thus inducing sleep.
4. keep your days active. Resist the temptation to nap during the day, so that your body is ready to sleep during the night.

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Want to lose weight ? EAT!!!

Want to lose weight ? EAT!!!

EAT M SMART Have you resolved to lose weight? Do you think thin = healthy = not eating? Get real! Eating right can help you knock off those extra pounds. So have you taken care of your annual donation to the gym knowing that you’re never going to step into it? Paying that gym membership makes you think “I’ll make it some day”.  But let’s face it; mostof us can barely make the time to draw a deep breath, let alone find a couple of hours, that includes fighting traffic and finding parking space, to work out.  Also many have a mental block about the gym and your body will never respond to anything you force it into.  So what do you do? You learn to compensate.  By eating; only this time correctly. Frequency Do you wake up sluggish to a large cup of coffee/tea? Do you have a couple of bites for breakfast and then wake up ravenous late in the afternoon to bite into whatever you see? That’s because you probably eat your big meal at sunset.  Now its impossible to change habits overnight, so start slow.  An easy trick is to break your three main meals into eight – or may be six initially.  Wake up to the heaviest platter and get through the day in descending order. Go “figure” First, study your body; structure, metabolism, hunger pangs, thirst, eating patterns.  It’s very important to know when you feel hungry, how much and when not; note down the time and contents of your meal for a week so that you realize what you’re chomping and what you’re missing in terms of essential nutrients. Create a basket that includes all food groups; carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and even fat.  Keeping track of all that you eat is also a foolproof system to put an end to bingeing; once you actually see how much you’re putting into your body, it’ll automatically put your meals into perspective.   One simple rule: your body burns most calories as soon as you wake and then goes into slow mode thereafter.  So eat your chocolates, fried food, mithai, cakes when you wake up and make the later mouthfuls healthier as the sun goes down. Eat with your mind It’s essential to finish with supper at sundown because your fat burning ability vanishes with the sunlight.  And since you’ve had your dinner early, you’re guaranteed to wake up with an appetite.  If you cannot stomach the idea of poha/eggs/thepla that early, start with a fruit.  High carbs like banana or apple are ideal to kickstart that metabolism and also acts as a buffer to that cup you’ll sip on.  Never, I mean Never, begin your day with caffine as your body will automatically go into slump mode.  Water constitutes 70 per cent of Human body so when we gulp some down as much as possible through the day to eliminate toxins. The golden Cycle Every time hunger pangs strike, replace every one out of three meals with water and watch the fat melt away.  If you ever want to lose weight eat!! The 3 W’s are the deal breakers-what, when and where you eat, for e.g eating dal chawal at a restaurant at midnight can do more damage than a big piece of ladoo in the morning.  Simply because one, your ability to burn fat at midnight is almost zilch and two even dal may have unhealthy ingredients when made outside whereas the bhaji you fry in good oil at home is absorbed into your system pronto because you’re burning most fat in the morning.

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